MiSTer FPGA - Jamma Candy Cab Setup!

In this episode we check out my MiSTer FPGA Jamma setup using a JPac and some other cool hardware! Let me know if you have any questions on the setup in the comments!
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[@DrNoBrazil]

More infos on how to hook up the controls from the MiSTer would be great, thanks. (asking for a friend)

[@RetroRepair]

What a cab line up, an E2 AND a Windy!

[@PSYK0MANT1S]

Dude!!! This is exactly what I've been wanting to do. Thank you for the video.

[@emen3y-ttv]

nice video the barrel plug size should be 5.5/2.1mm and the center is usually +

[@PastBlaster]

Hey thanks! Still working on making everything as compact and still usable as possible. I'm thinking this will help!

[@ZaPpaul]

Centre is certainly Positive.

[@SmokeMonster]

Such an awesome setup!

[@tsunamirider9895]

Awesome job! I'd love to have a setup like that! Wish I had a cab. So cool!

[@ChrisLoos1]

Thank you for this! I've used your tutorial to replicate this setup in my Astro City. One question: can you clarify what the danger of using amplified audio in a cab is? Just want to make sure I'm not doing anything to damage my MiSTer, J-Pac or my cab's power supply.

[@SuperFili]

Thanks for sharing! I'm using an Arpicade setup in my Street Fighter II machine, but I bet this is better since it's emulating hardware.

[@YoAaronD]

Nice vid! Did you have to mess with any ini video settings on the MiSTer in order go get the proper video signal for your cab?

[@ScanlineCity]

Wanting to know the same thing. Seem to be having sync issues on some games

[@ukrs]

Lovely project. I am planning to build the same one to use as Arcade "pcb" and home console to use with my Sony PVM monitor. I've already got the J-Pac running Groovymame on windows. Thanks for sharing =)

[@keithbeesting]

Nice video just subbed. Im sure Smokemonster posted a photo on Twitter of a soon to be released Jamma adapter for MiSTer

[@PastBlaster]

Thanks for watching. I'm assuming there is a way to do this, but I haven't figured it out yet.

[@misterdude206]

Maybe off topic. But I been trying to get my pi4 to work on my naomi universal cab. Worked fine with the pi3. Video signal just wont sync. But your setup here is nice, probably helps with the lag for sure. Instead of going thru a usb encoder.

[@christophhelms4905]

Thanks for this great video. Weird with the amplified audio issue you are having.. I can plug in my headphones directly to the IO board and didn't have any drop outs for the hour I was testing yesterday. Maybe your IO is different revision?

[@oleschoolgamers]

Awesome setup, I just wish I knew more about Jamma / JPAC, I hear the terms all the time in dealing with arcade hardware, but dont fully understand what they are.

[@anonymousidea9119]

Jamma: basically an arcade standard for game PCBs. The majority of arcade games either use it or can be converted to use it. JPAC: bridges a computer using MAME to an arcade cabinet. But this is just my interpretation, as a very novice arcade enthusiast.

[@PastBlaster]

^^ Pretty much this.

[@oleschoolgamers]

@@anonymousidea9119 appreciate the reply !

[@realmchat6665]

Very cool setup, thanks for posting.

[@mightymkzero9960]

Interested in the MiSTer set up. Is there a way of just using the arcade controls to navigate the menu and core selections? Don't really want to have to have a keyboard on hand every time I want to swap things over ideally.

[@FlashGameplays]

I have problems with mine, was working my mister DPGA with jamma adapter in my aero city and then in my astro... don't detect buttons even if I try to map outside/inside the game. :(

[@NiGHTSaturn]

Currently looking for the best way to set up my candy cab. This looks great! But upon checking the website, I don't see any cores for the ST-V. A lot of arcade releases later made for the Saturn were on it. Guess a Windows rig with a JPac is still the way to go for me.

[@PastBlaster]

Saturn Emulation is underway, so I'd say give it a bit more time and we might see an ST-V core!

[@NiGHTSaturn]

@@PastBlaster So nice to know! About a week after I saw your video, I got myself the real hardware, especially to test my cab quickly. Still wondering what might be the best solution especially if I want to add light guns or extra usb pads for 4P games. Loads of work to do. Right now, i’m focused on having my speakers working! 😄

[@TonyT76]

Was your picture blown out at first? I’m getting smearing through the jpac

[@BorderlanderBE]

Just noticed the Shining overlook hotel carpet on your floor. Intentional? Awesome vids though, very educational

[@PastBlaster]

Intentional :)

[@09Tedesco]

How’s the image quality n the cab vs GroovyMAME CRTEmuDriver or GroovyArcade?

[@Arcadehollywood]

Hey nice build!!!! Love this!!

[@BeAsT1x5]

Sick video on getting the mister running on a candy. What wireless keyboard are you using btw?

[@PastBlaster]

Hey thanks man! I am using this Keyboard. www.amazon.com/Backlit-Keyboard-Touchpad-Wireless-Multimedia/dp/B07QNPX8C2/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?cv_ct_cx=mini+keyboard+wireless&keywords=mini+keyboard+wireless&pd_rd_i=B07QNPX8C2&pd_rd_r=28033f75-0933-4b32-850f-5d4fcd8738d5&pd_rd_w=w5pHK&pd_rd_wg=5chh5&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=CQ3Z62MQ71RQ7Z18AR1Q&psc=1&qid=1580923619&sr=1-1-dd5817a1-1ba7-46c2-8996-f96e7b0f409c

[@NavyGunner1980]

How do you setup the Mister to work with the JPAC? a step by step would be nice.

[@PastBlaster]

You need to source your JPac's Vid/Pid and then add that info into your MiSTer.ini

[@mattmungrin4792]

My JVS cab is plug and play however my JVS-pac registers as a keyboard and the mister doesn't let me map all the buttons I want. I need to figure that out then it will be flawless.

[@splugereport]

Been using mister on pvm forever but now I want an astrocity. Selling? :)

[@PastBlaster]

No sir :)

[@shertz43]

Can you show setting up player 2 controls?

[@PastBlaster]

I'd love to.....Just played with it, and it looks like because player 2 is on the same encoder.....it won't let you. I am hoping some of the bigger MiSTer guys see this and can help. I was hoping it would work more like a MAME setup that allowed you to map player 2 after player 1 was finished.....Maybe in a future update?

[@PastBlaster]

Maybe there is a way to set it up as a "Keyboard" and have it handle everything...

[@lsdowdle]

So far as the power plug goes, I'd say to check out the User's Guide from Terasic.

[@DrNoBrazil]

@@PastBlaster Yes, you need a special beta update from the JPac dude.

[@sparcx86channel42]

at last the big boys are entering in the scene of FPGAs. if you guys that really understands about arcades are endorsing it, thats because its the real deal.

[@larsontown]

I'm using the JPAC hooked up to the VGA out on the I/O board, and I get really blown out levels going to my arcade monitor, to the point where several cores just refused to look correct even after massive monitor adjustments (SNES in particular). I have checked around, and other people are seeing the same issue. First off, anyone here have this issue? If so, I was wondering if anyone has tried the HDMI-to-VGA-to-JPAC route to eliminate the issue, or if someone has tried converting component to JAMMA. I am basically trying to just end-around the issue given how far different this is than, say, my real Neo Geo board or my other arcade boards (I have a few, and a PC, none seem to be behaving like the MiSTer). Honestly, whole situation seems crazy to me, if the core is really doing what the MVS does, I shouldn't need much adjustments at all from my real MVS.

[@down_so_bad]

I have the same problem. I'm using HDMI -> VGA -> J-Pac now, but I'd rather use I/O VGA -> JPAC instead. Levels look terrible, and some colors are just completely wrong.

[@ScanlineCity]

I'm having the same issue. Colors and levels seem out of wack plus it has trouble with sync on many games

[@mike7599]

Awesome job!

[@keropon]

Hi! You know, I've been trying to use my Mister (with a misteraddons I/O) connected to a JPAC but it gives me no green signal... is there something I could do?

[@PastBlaster]

Does your IO have a "SOG" switch on it? Some of them use that as Sync on Green. My first IO needed that flipped in order to work properly.

[@keropon]

@@PastBlaster it does! I'll test it tonight! Thanks!!

[@ukrs]

Hello. May I ask you how did you deal with the F12 menu using Jpac. When mapping Jpac buttons there is no such option for MENU. Thanks a lot =)

[@PastBlaster]

Hey there! I use a small wireless USB keyboard to bring up the menu. I use a USB port on my MiSTer USB Hub.

[@rengawg]

hello ... I have a question: it is possible to directly connect the control and button wires directly to the msiter fpga interface. without this J-PAC Jamma card ... I wanted to make a direct connection ... to decrease is the imput lag possible?

[@PastBlaster]

You are going to need some sort of I/O / Encoder in order for it to work. You could potentially use a SNAC adapter or something, but not sure how. I play games on this setup a lot and don't really feel any lag.

[@LeBironzilla]

Question if I have a Old J Pac With PS2 Can I use a PS2 to usb adaptor on it?

[@PastBlaster]

Not sure, but I seem to remember there being issues going that route.

[@tartgreenapple]

Can Mister boot directly to the game?

[@Gamers_of_Oz]

Could you just test the polarity with a multimeter?

[@wornout_joystick]

Where u get all of those candy cabs?

[@PastBlaster]

Florida.

[@junitono1]

Any idea on how to get this setup on a JVS cab?

[@PastBlaster]

Nothing yet, but folks are working on a solution that will be out soon!

[@ScanlineCity]

I seem to be having sync issues on some of the cabs i have using the mister

[@PastBlaster]

The Egret 2 had some issues at first. There is a "SOG" or Sync on Green switch on the IO as well as some Sync Settings in your Mister.ini you can mess with. Feel free to message me if you want some help.

[@nattapolnatt1301]

Cool! where I can find that keyboard?

[@PastBlaster]

www.amazon.com/Backlit-Keyboard-Touchpad-Wireless-Multimedia/dp/B07QNPX8C2/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?cv_ct_cx=mini+keyboard+wireless&keywords=mini+keyboard+wireless&pd_rd_i=B07QNPX8C2&pd_rd_r=28033f75-0933-4b32-850f-5d4fcd8738d5&pd_rd_w=w5pHK&pd_rd_wg=5chh5&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=CQ3Z62MQ71RQ7Z18AR1Q&psc=1&qid=1580923619&sr=1-1-dd5817a1-1ba7-46c2-8996-f96e7b0f409c

[@nattapolnatt1301]

@@PastBlaster Thanks!

[@BobbyHo2022]

My dream is for a nice astro blast

[@theboy181]

What is the BEST combination on 2021 for me to buy? I have a JAMMA cabinet I would love to install this in.

[@PastBlaster]

Sit tight and wait for the MiSTerCade coming from Porkchop Express. Will be WELL worth the wait.

[@theboy181]

@@PastBlaster You on Discord? thank you btw I will wait.

[@어색하게레트로]

Hello I am also setting mister fpga to j-pac in Newnet City. I connected j-pac to the jvw to jamma setting, and I updated the core and bios with the all-update script. However, after running the game, a strong green color is displayed on the overall menu or game screen. Anyone can see it clearly. Did you know this phenomenon? ㅠㅜ

[@PastBlaster]

On your I/O there is a SOG or Sync on Green switch. Try moving that to the opposite position. If that doesn't work, in the Mister.ini config, there is an option for Sync on Green. If that is on, try turning it off. Let me know if that helps!

[@어색하게레트로]

@@PastBlaster Thank you. I solved the j-pac's color issue by receiving a solution email from misteraddons.com asking me to remove the C6 capacitor from the i/o board and connect the wire to it.^^

[@dcrvx2k]

What amp are you using?

[@PastBlaster]

It's a micro 5V amp. You can find a bunch of them on Amazon.

[@shocknawe]

Well, time to get jealous! hhahaha

[@bernhardhiegl8396]

Two Player would be great

[@PastBlaster]

I agree! I have been playing with it, and I believe currently, the MiSTer wants to see 2 seperate USB encoders for Player 1 and player 2. I am hopeful that they can add functionality in the future to allow the usage of one large encoder (JPAC) to handle both players. Fingers Crossed!

[@kirkrivas8172]

I have a candy cab too, but missing the monitor. I plugged the cab's harness straight into the JPAC and connected the JPAC to the mister board through USB. The joystick and buttons worked fine, so I guess I will find a hdmi monitor and mount it in the cab. i stopped the project because I could not get two player mode to work. I'll set tight until there is solution. Thanks for your great video....

[@mrsnaglepops1876]

mister is 5v 2a center is + and out side is -